Roast Beef Fillet with Marmite Mash and Charred Cabbage

Name: Roast Beef Fillet with Marmite Mash and Charred Cabbage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 400 g beef fillet cut from the middle of the whole fillet; 600 g King Edward or Maris Piper potatoes; 100 g unsalted butter, softened; 100 ml whole milk or double cream; 25 g butter; 2 tsp Marmite; 0.5 pointed or hispi cabbage cut in half through the middle

A sophisticated yet comforting meal featuring tender beef fillet paired with umami-rich Marmite mashed potatoes and perfectly charred cabbage. This dish is a flavor powerhouse that's surprisingly simple to prepare for a special dinner.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time30 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

beef fillet cut from the middle of the whole fillet
400 g
King Edward or Maris Piper potatoes
600 g
unsalted butter, softened
100 g
whole milk or double cream
100 ml
butter
25 g
Marmite
2 tsp
pointed or hispi cabbage cut in half through the middle
0.5

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Marmite butter by beating 100g of softened unsalted butter with 2 tsp of Marmite and a large pinch of sea salt until completely combined. Chill in the refrigerator until needed. This can be made up to 24 hours in advance.

Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/gas 7). Season the beef fillet generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

Heat 25g of butter in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat until sizzling. Sear the beef fillet for about 10 minutes, turning frequently until a deep brown crust has formed all over.

Move the beef to one side of the pan. Place the cabbage halves, cut-side down, in the other side. Press down firmly on the cabbage to sear the surface, then baste both the beef and cabbage with the melted butter from the pan.

Transfer the pan to the oven and roast. Turn the beef every 5 minutes for even cooking. Roast for 15 minutes for rare, 20 minutes for medium-rare, or 25 minutes for medium.